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Yesterday the former Finance Minister and New Zealand's first openly-gay Deputy Prime Minister, Grant Robertson made his final valedictory speech in parliament. Read it in full below.
"When I arrived here in 2008, the Speaker was the Dr the Hon Lockwood Smith. We had a bit of history. He had...
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has candidly discussed how his sexuality influenced his previous bids for the Labour Party leadership, recognising that his sexual orientation was an inhibiting factor in obtaining Party leadership.
In 2013 and again in 2014, Robertson competed for the leadership position but was unsuccessful. Reflecting...
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has announced his retirement from politics to assume the role of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Otago.
Robertson's move was confirmed by the university in a statement, highlighting Robertson's deep ties to Dunedin and his alma mater, where he also served as OUSA...
New Zealand
Results: YOUR EX Election Poll of 5000 LGBTQ+ Voters – Even Gays Want Winston Back in Parliament!?
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As Aotearoa gears up for its 2023 General Election, the political landscape appears to be more competitive than ever. A recent YOUR EX online poll has revealed intriguing statistics, showcasing a closely contested race for the beehive, with Labour, National, and the Greens all scooping up large portions of...
New Zealand
National MP Stripped Of All Portfolios Following Threatening Incident Towards LGBTQ+ MP Shanan Halbert
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National MP Tim van de Molen has been found in contempt of Parliament and stripped of all portfolios after making inappropriate and aggressive actions towards Northcote MP Shanan Halbert.
The incident in question occurred after a meeting of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee on June 29. An altercation arose...
People
Rainbow Caucus Chair Shanan Halbert Confirmed As Northcote Labour Candidate For 2023 Election
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Chair of Labour’s Rainbow Caucus, Shanan Halbert, has been confirmed as the Party’s Candidate for Northcote at the 2023 General Election.
Halbert, who is also a junior Government Whip, has been a Labour MP since 2020 and says he is “humbled by the Labour Party’s support” in continuing to represent...
New Zealand
Exclusive: Jacinda Ardern Commits To Banning Conversion Therapy In New Zealand
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On Wednesday 16 September, the Prime Minister, connects with Oliver Hall, via Zoom, to discuss uniting our rainbow community, banning conversion therapy and how NZ politics always keeps her ego in check.
“Everyone Should Be Free To Be Who They Are” – Jacinda Ardern
After a few moments of technical difficulties,...
The Rainbow wing of the New Zealand Labour Party has questioned the NZ Herald’s online poll on gay rights.
Rainbow Labour is calling into question a series of online poll questions posted by the NZ Herald’s which ask readers if they support gay rights.
The polls have been posted on the...